Vietnam Family Adventure
Example Itinerary
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Overview
Home to ancient history, stunning landscapes, educational activities and some of the most delicious food and warmest hospitality in all of Asia, Vietnam has it all for an exciting and relaxing family escape. *Please note the cost is per person based on a family of four travelling, with children aged 12 and 8 years old.
...Home to ancient history, stunning landscapes, educational activities and some of the most delicious food and warmest hospitality in all of Asia, Vietnam has it all for an exciting and relaxing family escape. *Please note the cost is per person based on a family of four travelling, with children aged 12 and 8 years old.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Cruise along meandering waterways and through colourful floating markets in the Mekong Delta
- Visit remote villages and deserted coves as you explore the less-visited parts of Halong Bay
- Meet with locals as you have lunch with nuns and dinner with a Vietnam war veteran
- Discover the culinary hotspots as you venture through backstreets and morning markets
- Watch a beautiful puppet show and learn about Vietnam’s folklore and traditions
- Design your own ‘Ao Dai; with our tailor in Hoi An and admire the colourful lanterns of the Ancient Town
How Tailor-Made Works
Discuss your initial ideas with one of our experts, the types of things you want to see and do.
Your expert will start designing your perfect trip. Within a day or two we'll send a suggested itinerary.
At this stage you can still tweak anything from accommodation to experiences and dates, using our expert advice.
Time to prepare for your trip, safe in the knowledge you'll be in the expert hands of local guides and drivers throughout.
Relax and enjoy...through our partners you'll have support on the ground as well as 24-hour emergency assistance in the UK.
Example Itinerary
This is an example itinerary. Our experts have all travelled widely in the region and will be happy to tailor any of our itineraries to suit your tastes and budget, or build a trip from scratch.
Day 1 ARRIVE HANOI
On arrival into Hanoi you will be met by a Wild Frontiers representative and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 HANOI: CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Spend this morning exploring some the city's fascinating sites, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison, the Hanoi Hilton Museum where John McCain and other prisoners were held during the war, the Temple of Literature, and Ethnology Museum. Enjoy walks around Hoan Kiem Lake, where Hanoians enjoy their early mornings with Tai Chi and 'Vietnamese style' aerobics, as well the eclectic Old Quarter where streets are named after the trades practiced here since the 15th century. In the evening attend a traditional water puppet show unique to Vietnamese culture, before enjoying a delicious dinner at one of our recommended restaurants.
Day 3 HANOI: CULINARY AND EDUCATIONAL TOUR
Together, go where local people shop and eat. Explore and visit local markets, food stalls and “specialty” restaurants or cafes to learn about and taste some of the everyday ingredients, drinks and dishes and see how locals engage in their routine of price negotiating. After a light lunch, spend a couple of hours exploring the fascinating Women’s Museum dedicated to the women of Vietnam. Visitors have the opportunity to learn and understand traditional culture, marriage customs, childbirth, family life, traditional clothing and the role of women in the defence of the nation. This museum was built to exhibit, preserve and house the tangible heritage of the Vietnam Women's Union, and serves as a centre for research and cultural exchange.
Day 4 HANOI - HALONG BAY
Set off this morning to the beautiful Halong Bay. Here you will board one of our favourite junk boats and cruise through the quieter northern area of the bay, where you can stop to visit island caves and remote sandy beaches. Enjoy dinner and drinks on board as the sun sets over this magical setting.
Day 5 HALONG BAY
Spend another day floating through this magical landscape. Weigh anchor and spend some time visiting a local village where you can explore by bicycle as you pass through rice paddies and visit an ancient house made of straw, mud and bamboo. After learning about life in this rural area, return to the junk boat and continue on your journey through the islets. Spend time swimming or kayaking, or even take part in a cooking class, before enjoying another dinner as the sun sets once again over this mesmerising landscape.
Day 6 HALONG BAY - HUE
Begin the day with morning Tai Chi exercises and an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Enjoy another morning floating between islands as you slowly make your way back to Halong Bay's main harbour, from where you will transfer to the airport in time to catch your onward flight to Hue.
Day 7 HUE: BACKSTREETS BY MOTORBIKE
Relax as you sit behind your trusted driver on a motorbike for a journey through the backstreets where you will gain insight into both past and present cultural traditions in and around Hue, exploring the less-visited outskirts of the city as you meet locals and enjoy a delicious lunch cooked by the resident Buddhist nuns in a local village.
Day 8 HUE - HOI AN
Today you will be transferred to the beautiful quaint town of Hoi An.
Day 9 HOI AN: ANCIENT TOWN
This morning set out on foot and explore the magical Ancient Town with your guide, discovering ancestral homes and lovely hidden pagodas. After a delicious local lunch, you will then visit the Hoi An clothes market where you will select your material and then meet with our favourite tailor. Discuss your preferred design and then leave the tailor to work their magic as they make you your very own ‘Ao Dai’ that you can take home.
Day 10 HOI AN: FREE DAY
Have a free day to explore independently and relax in the surroundings of your beautiful hotel.
Day 11 HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY
Transfer this morning to the airport in time to catch your onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City. This afternoon then enjoy a half day exploring the vibrant and bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City as you discover some of its historical highlights, from its interesting museums to beautiful pagodas and colourful markets.
Day 12 HO CHI MINH CITY: MEKONG DELTA
Up early this morning you will be driven into the fascinating Mekong Delta area, where you will board a small private boat and explore backwaters and islands, passing rice paddies and pottery factories, and meeting the friendly local villagers as you go. Enjoy a special lunch with a local family in the setting of a beautiful traditional garden house, before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 13 HO CHI MINH CITY: CAO DAI TEMPLE AND CU CHI TUNNELS
Start the day with a visit to Cao Dai Great Temple, located a few hours outside of HCMC. Here you will see where Cao Daism is practiced and witness the midday mass. Cao Daism is a unique religion worshiping Jesus, Confucius and Buddha! After lunch continue on to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, where guerrilla fighters constructed an amazing underground base and village network that was used during the French Resistance and the Vietnam War. Late afternoon you will be taken to the private home of a Vietnamese war veteran for a fascinating discussion and some delicious home-cooked food, before returning to Ho Chi Minh City for the evening.
Day 14 DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY
You will be transferred to the airport today in time to catch your onward flight.
EXAMPLE ACCOMMODATION
La Siesta Classic Ma May, Hanoi
La Siesta Classic Ma May (formerly Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa), is the first of the La Siesta group and stands as one of our favourite mid-range properties in Hanoi. Promising a warm welcome and personal service superbly located on old Ma May Street, it is within easy reach of Hanoi’s evocative Hoan Kiem lake and major attractions. The property is both modern in style as well as embodying the hidden charm of Hanoi’s old quarter. The hotel has 75 spacious rooms, including Suites and Duplex rooms, and other facilities include a spa, gym, movie room and for Vietnam’s authentic cuisine the Red Bean Restaurant is located on the ground floor. Don't forget to make the most of the Moonlight Sky Bar for pre-dinner drinks and some wonderful 360-degree views of the city.
Orchid Cruise, Halong Bay
Launched in 2016, Orchid Cruise offers 18 luxury cabins with an elite, professional crew that will provide you the best services during your trip in Lan Ha Bay. This medium sized ship fuses modern Asian design with elegance and style. The excellent facilities include a dining room with terrace, sun deck and a small spa and fitness centre.
Boutique Hoi An, Hoi An
With views overlooking the sea, the Hoi An Boutique Resort is an elegant hotel offering guests a great place to unwind. The 86 rooms are all elegantly decorated with modern fittings including air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, private balconies and sea views. Guests can take a swim in the large outdoor pool, book some treatments from the pool-side spa, or simply relax in the gardens. Hoi An Boutique Resort restaurant serves traditional a la carte Vietnamese dishes, as well as having a couple of bars serving snacks, cocktails and international wine.
Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, Hue
The Pilgrimage Village is a four-star boutique hotel located in a rustic village setting in the countryside of Hue, just four kilometres from the centre of the city. Designed in Kingpost architecture, the interior harmoniously blends traditional and colonial styles. The fifty spacious rooms and suites are tastefully decorated and fully equipped with modern facilities, and they all offer garden or countryside views. Hue specialities in Vietnamese and Western cuisines can be sampled at the sophisticated Junrei restaurant. Leisure facilities include swimming pool, spa and fitness centre.
Fusion Suites Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
The modern, four-star Fusion Suites Saigon is the Saigon branch of the successful wellness-inspired Fusion chain, open since 2008. With a great location in the heart of District 1, close to Ben Thannh Market, guests can explore the city with ease, returning to this innovative sanctuary for some relaxation at the end of the day. The hotel mainly offers light and airy, one and two-bedroom suites, showcasing natural décor, floor to ceiling windows and innovative, contemporary furniture. The rooms create a sense of being close to nature with the quality, light-coloured wood panels, running from the floor to the ceiling, almost feeling akin to staying in a high-end treehouse. There is also a smaller single room with no windows. The hotel of course features a sleek spa, sauna and gym and offers spa packages. Based on the concept of chromotherapy, the spa uses colours to enhance treatments and your wellbeing. The informal in-house café-diner offers both indoor and al fresco seating, using fresh local ingredients as well as serving fun, healthy poke bowls. There is also a takeaway service for those wishing to take lunch out with them.
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Accommodation listed here is intended as a guide only, to give you a taste of what we can do. Our experts can tailor any aspect of this itinerary and accommodation to suit your budget and tastes.
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Wild Miles Club
When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:
| Blue | More than 10,000 points | 2.5% discount |
| Bronze | More than 30,000 points | 5% discount |
| Silver | More than 45,000 points | 7.5% discount |
| Gold | More than 60,000 points | 10% discount |
This itinerary is aimed to give you an idea of what we can offer. The price shown above is per person, based on a family of four (children 12 years or younger), travelling outside of peak periods. As this itinerary is only a suggestion and can be tailor-made to suit your interests and budget, your final price may differ.
Positive Impact of this Trip
Making a Difference
Community Tourism
People and local communities have always been at the heart of Wild Frontiers and the travel experiences we offer. Through community tourism we have the opportunity to generate real positive impact, supporting people we visit through sustainable local development, and in turn help to alleviate poverty and protect culture and environments in often more vulnerable destinations. While doing so, our clients gain richer travel experiences and more meaningful connections with the people they meet.
Conservation and Climate Action
As a travel company, we hold a responsibility to minimise our environmental footprint and contribute to sustainability, and work closely with local communities to support their efforts. By implementing initiatives such as carbon measuring, tree-planting, reducing single-use plastic and promoting eco-friendly practices, we can help mitigate the negative impacts of tourism on fragile ecosystems and local communities. Additionally, prioritising conservation efforts helps preserve natural habitats and wildlife, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the wonders of our planet.
Wild Frontiers Foundation
The Wild Frontiers Foundation aims to provide a platform to create awareness, raise money and deliver funding to projects in countries where we operate as a travel company. Through the foundation, we are able to channel money into grass roots projects, which we have either established ourselves or support through charity partners. These include initiatives focused around education, the empowerment of local people and community conservation.
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EXPERIENCED LOCAL GUIDES
We use experienced local guides to help bring the sights to life, introduce you to local characters and ensure you get under the skin of your destination.
HAND-PICKED ACCOMMODATION
Whether you are looking for a boutique hotel, homestay, local guesthouse, luxury spa, tented camp or heritage hotel, our experts can select the perfect property for you.
24-HOUR SUPPORT
Our local agents are there to help you on the ground should you need any assistance, and in addition you will be given a 24-hour UK emergency phone number.OTHER ITINERARIES IN VIETNAM
Check out our group tours in Vietnam
As well as private tailor-made trips, we also offer small group tours (max size 12) to Vietnam. Led by an experienced tour leader, travel with a group of like-minded people on one of our award-winning group tours.
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